European Court Ruling Finds Just Cause to Award Soccer Players Greater Freedom of Movement

There are many things to consider when quitting your job, but for most of us, proving “just cause” to a governing body isn’t one of them. Just cause can be a real problem for professional soccer players who want to change teams; they can be subject to significant financial and disciplinary penalties if their previous employer can prove unfair treatment. U-M Professor of Sports Management Stefan Szymanski explains the European Court of Justice’s recent step toward dismantling this system for The Conversation.